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Parlor and Small Body

Gibson LG-1 (Conversion) 1948, Sunburst

$3,500.00

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InstrumentParlor and Small Body
BrandGibson
ModelLG-1 (Conversion)
FinishSunburst
SKUGF9773-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1948
TopSolid Spruce
Back and SidesMahogany
Finish MaterialNitrocellulose
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius12"
Brace PatternX-Braced
TunersReplaced Klusons
BridgeRosewood
ElectronicsN/A
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.71"
String Spacing at Saddle2.18"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Yes
CaseHSC
Modifications/RepairsRe-braced X, back replaced, modern replacement tuners, fingerboard tongue cut when neck was reset, neck overspray, finish touch up, buffed, shimmed nut, heel crack, replacement bridge, large top crack below treble side of bridge (4 maple cleats), large top crack below bass side of bridge (3 maple cleats), replacement bridge plate, refret, crack above pickguard on treble side of fingerboard extension, replacement popsicle brace, replacement back strip, bass side crack repair on lower waist (stained to try to match color)
This Gibson LG-1 has undergone a good deal of repair and modification to result in a reliable vintage piece with warm, smooth tone. The most notable modifications are a conversion to X-bracing to make it a more structurally sound guitar, and the back has been replaced. There's been a neck reset, refret, and several crack repairs. A full list of repair and modifications is available on our specs tab. The resulting guitar is in great condition and ready to play for years to come. Get your hands on a vintage Gibson with for a reasonable price with this LG-1 conversion!

Includes modern hard shell case.
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